After entering the depths of the secret realm, Xia Liu rarely saw a complete daytime.

Every day he moved under the gloomy sky.

Moreover, his divine sense was severely suppressed.

If it weren't for the Wisdom Eyes Divine Power, he probably wouldn't be able to see beyond a mile.

Currently, his and Bai Jue's perceptible range had no difference.

However, the divine sense was limited to within a hundred meters.

To sense danger, he could only rely on Bai Jue.

The deeper he went, the more he felt an oppressive atmosphere in the air.

There was an illusion that the firmament here was several times lower than the outside world, thereby forming such an inexplicable oppression.

A month later, Xia Liu walked as usual in the mountain forest.

Suddenly, as his foot stepped onto the ground ahead.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!

Strong winds howled, and a spirit formation was triggered around him.

Instantly trapping Xia Liu within it.

"Spirit Formation?"

Discovering he was trapped, Xia Liu smiled helplessly.

Such a ranked spirit formation should have been set up by a Spirit Formation Master.

As for its segments, it was unknown.

"This should be a spirit formation set by a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator. He's not specialized in formations, so despite having Heaven-Reaching cultivation, he can't set up a high-strength spirit formation."

Bai Jue transmitted to him.

He had seen too many such people.

Clearly having Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, yet in formation attainments, only a Spirit Formation Master.

Setting up a formation could only kill Foundation Establishment cultivators.

If harnessing the power of heaven and earth, it might kill Golden Core cultivators.

But the formation Xia Liu encountered was merely a normal Spirit Formation Master's setup.

Having not encountered spirit formations for a while, Xia Liu quite missed them.

Feeling restless and wanting to quickly break the formation.

With his current cultivation, as long as he could spot the formation eye.

Breaking the formation would be easy.

Without hesitation, Xia Liu opened his Wisdom Eyes and swiftly searched for the formation eye.

Since someone set up a formation here, it shows the person might be secretly observing him.

Or on the way coming, he must act fast!

In just a few breaths, Xia Liu discovered the formation eye.

It was a simple flame trapping formation.

Though high ranked, reaching the level of a Spirit Formation Master.

Yet the opponent's flame and the formation setter's attainments in formations were very weak.

Even to call it trash wouldn't be excessive.

Xia Liu's Fire Origin flared up, quickly rushing from the ground.

Then made a grasp in the air.

Break! 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

With a loud shout accompanied by a gentle grasp of his hand.

The flame trapping formation shattered.

After completing everything, Xia Liu remained alert, his steps slow as he continued forward.

"Daoist Fellow, great skills!"

Just as Xia Liu didn't walk far, a voice of admiration echoed around him.

"Hm?"

Xia Liu, wrapped in a black robe, looked up toward a certain place.

Hundreds of meters away, an elder stood with hands behind his back.

Similarly, exuding no energy, like an ordinary old man.

Though his eyes were quite bright.

Being in the depths of the Extreme Cold Secret Realm, the opponent was clearly not a mortal.

"Could it be a Nascent Soul Stage expert?"

For the first time having such thoughts, Xia Liu's heart inevitably fluctuated a bit!

Certainly, considering the opponent very possibly was a Nascent Soul Stage elder monster, he managed his emotions well.

Not showing too many flaws.

"Indeed, though he hides well, under my soul power he stands uncovered, Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator."

Bai Jue confirmed.

"Great! I've finally seen a living Nascent Soul Stage expert!"

To say not intimidated would be false.

Though Xia Liu performed very well, not displaying a shocking scene.

Nascent Soul Stage, within the Cultivation Realm, was a high-strength realm beneath the peak.

The elder's demeanor gave Xia Liu quite a shock.

Plain robe.

Exuding no trace of energy.

Such elder monster walking on the main road, who would think he's a high-strength cultivator.

If he showed a bit of wealth, there would likely be many arrogant fools intercepting him halfway.

Then obediently delivering their heads.

"Oh? Is the spirit formation yours, Daoist Fellow?"

Xia Liu casually asked.

"Indeed!"

The elder's aura suddenly rose, finally pausing at Nascent Soul Early Stage.

Such pressure charged straight at Xia Liu, trying to reveal Xia Liu's true face.

However, Xia Liu stood like Mount Tai, unyielding under such high-strength pressure.

I am here, unmoving like the mountain!

"Huh..."

The elder lightly exclaimed, then withdrew all his pressure.

To withstand his pressure and unable to fathom the opponent's cultivation.

The elder hesitated.

He almost assumed Xia Liu was a cultivator of the same rank.

"Daoist Fellow, what's the meaning of this? I unintentionally entered your spirit formation. If it caused loss, I shall replace it with one of yours."

Xia Liu asserted strongly.

Previously Bai Jue exerted soul power to help him withstand the Nascent Soul Stage cultivator's pressure.

Otherwise, he might have revealed a flaw.

Now, his identity was a Nascent Soul Stage expert.

Naturally, he should project the demeanor of an expert.

In real combat, even if he couldn't defeat the old man, he could escape safely.

Throughout this month, Xia Liu had surpassed his past peak, integrating all the power of his body.

Combined with Bai Jue, Nascent Soul Early Stage was fearless!

Indeed, to kill a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator was possible.

But Xia Liu couldn't bear the consequences.

For it might cause Bai Jue's soul power to completely dissipate.

"Daoist Fellow misunderstood! This old man has a quirk, upon seeing a Daoist Fellow I'd like to associate with, my aura loses control, please forgive me."

Seeing Xia Liu's steady demeanor, knowing his cultivation, yet remaining unperturbed.

If continuing further, there might be a clash.

Not advantageous for him at this moment.

Moreover, not guaranteed to be Xia Liu's match.

Because his pressure couldn't intimidate him.

Even lacking the qualification to evoke his aura.

What kind of realm is this!

"Alright, but destroying Daoist Fellow's spirit formation really was unintended, hope Daoist Fellow doesn't misunderstand."

The old man's attitude was gentle. If Xia Liu continued strongly, it might truly escalate to armed conflict.

Thus, when to retreat, one must collect.

"No matter, this spirit formation was merely a bait, this old man, Fang Zhi, may I know your name, Daoist Fellow?"

Fang Zhi graciously approached Xia Liu, trying to make friends.

Xia Liu gracefully gave his name.

"So it's Daoist Fellow Xia, a pleasure to meet you."

"Equally honored, may I ask Daoist Fellow Fang the purpose of setting up the Fire Spirit Formation here?"

Xia Liu boldly asked.

"To not hide from Daoist Fellow Xia, I ventured into the secret realm with several friends for the Heaven and Earth Extreme Cold Flame."

"I see, guessing correctly, this spirit formation is Daoist Fellow Fang's lure for extreme cold flame revelation."

Bai Jue informed Xia Liu.

The Heaven and Earth Extreme Cold Flame likely already developed some spirit wisdom.

Thus, Nascent Soul Stage cultivators set the Fire Spirit Formation here, to lure the extreme cold flame to reveal itself.

"Exactly, Daoist Fellow Xia seems quite familiar with the extreme cold flame."

Both being Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, Fang Zhi was magnanimous.

Such matters couldn't be concealed from anyone.

Though Xia Liu was rather concerned.

Because the old man mentioned he and several Nascent Soul Stage Daoist Fellows entered the secret realm.

Doesn't this mean he might face several Nascent Soul Stage experts...